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| Submission declined on 23 October 2023 by Theroadislong (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Theroadislong 8 months ago. | |
| Submission declined on 15 October 2023 by S0091 (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by S0091 8 months ago. | |
Comment: Please demonstrate how the subject is notable and passes WP:NARTIST before resubmitting. Thanks. ~Liancetalk 23:34, 4 December 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: not clear how they pass WP:NARTIST? Theroadislong (talk) 20:41, 23 October 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: Interviews, his website and his publications are primary sources and not independent so should only be used sparingly and do not contribute to establishing notability. S0091 (talk) 21:36, 15 October 2023 (UTC)
Owen York is a Fine Artist and Entrepreneur.
Early Life
editOwen York was born in Libertyville, IL and grew up in Round Lake Beach, IL.
Career
editYork's works have been sold worldwide. He has been featured nationally and internationally including Ammoland[1], California Firing Line Magazine, The Polite Society Podcast, Nashville Lifestyles magazine, Liberty Watch Radio, Nashville News Channel 5, John Crump Live and more.
In 2020, he released a controversial painting featuring Donald Trump brandishing a handgun which was featured in California Firing Line Magazine (the official magazine of the California Rifle & Pistol Association).
In 2023 he released his a "gun as art", in which he created an actual, functioning firearm as art. The gun received international attention after announcing it had been inspired by the billion dollar video game series "Fallout".
Awards
edit- 2012: Best of Show, “David Bowie Monster”, Artlightenment Art & Film Festival
- 1998: Honorable Mention, “The Resting Man”, Northern Indiana Arts Association
Exhibitions
editSolo Exhibitions
edit- 2010: “Humans”, Studio Fyra Arstider, Stockholm, Sweden
Group Exhibitions
edit- 2012: Artlightenment Art & Film Festival, Nashville, TN
- 2009: Positively Artful Gallery, Tampa, FL
Collections
edit- Lethifer
- Hunams
- Gun Art
- American
- Humans
Personal Life
editHas been a member of the Church of Scientology since 1998[2], crediting the religion for his resurgence as an artist[3] and drug rehab.
Education
editNotable alumni of the American Academy of Art College in Chicago, IL.
References
edit- ^ Crump, John (2020-06-03). "Fireside Chat: An Interview With Pro-2A Artist, Owen York". AmmoLand Shooting Sports News. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ "Meet A Scientologist: A Fine Artist Rekindles His Creative Spark". Scientology News. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ "The art of OWEN YORK by Wendy Beccaccini@Arts & Opinion". www.artsandopinion.com. Retrieved 2023-10-21.